# Is cannabis legal in Australian Capital Territory (ACT)?

> Cannabis rules and access requirements in Australian Capital Territory (ACT): consult the relevant local guidance and official sources before buying or visiting.

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## Facts

- **Medical access:** Medical use only. Medical cannabis is accessed through a pharmacy via the Special Access Scheme (SAS), an Authorized Prescriber, or a registered product, on the prescription of a registered doctor and sometimes with special regulatory approval. There is no single national maximum THC for flower; limits are product- and prescription-specific. Conditions: Prescription or medical card required. Rule jurisdiction: Australia. Reviewed: 2026-08-30.
- **Important restrictions:** Requires a prescription from a registered doctor and, in some cases, specific regulatory approval. A foreign prescription is generally not sufficient without a local access route.

## Sources
- [Australia legal reference](https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/explore-topic/medicinal-cannabis-hub/medicinal-cannabis-guidance-documents/guidance-use-medicinal-cannabis-australia-patient-information)
- [Australia — purchase — official guidance](https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/explore-topic/medicinal-cannabis-hub/medicinal-cannabis-information-patients/accessing-medicinal-cannabis-patient)

Consumption places and rules: https://420.camp/consume/australia/australian-capital-territory